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FDA steps up enforcement on imported candy, fruit juices, dried fruit because of lead; other actions involve pesticides

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 9 Nov 2022

FDA steps up enforcement on imported candy, fruit juices, dried fruit because of lead; other actions involve pesticides

Salmon recalled after testing finds Listeria contamination

Seven Seas International USA LLC of St. Petersburg, FL, is recalling 540 cases of Giant Food Private Label sockeye smoked salmon because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the

By News Desk

/ 8 Nov 2022

Salmon recalled after testing finds Listeria contamination

Marshmallow cookies recalled after sampling finds Salmonella

Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V. is recalling certain Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies because of potential Salmonella contamination. According to the company announcement posted by the Food

By News Desk

/ 8 Nov 2022

Marshmallow cookies recalled after sampling finds Salmonella

EU Commission assesses food safety in four countries

Food safety is one of many areas that has been looked at as part of ongoing discussions with potential European Union member countries. The preparedness of the food safety system

By News Desk

/ 8 Nov 2022

EU Commission assesses food safety in four countries

Researchers look at reducing Salmonella risks for bulb onions

Research funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) is hoping to identify production practices that may contribute to Salmonella contamination of bulb onions and steps growers can take to

By News Desk

/ 7 Nov 2022

Researchers look at reducing Salmonella risks for bulb onions

FDA sends warnings to import firms in Maryland, Michigan, and Texas

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 7 Nov 2022

FDA sends warnings to import firms in Maryland, Michigan, and Texas

Chlorine dioxide: The last line of defense in sanitizing food processing facilities

Sanitizing as part of preventive controls is a requirement of food processing facilities. But, when microorganisms like E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus Aureus and others persist, chlorine dioxide gas may

By News Desk

/ 7 Nov 2022

Chlorine dioxide: The last line of defense in sanitizing food processing facilities

ILSI releases comprehensive new book on food safety

International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) has announced its release of a new book, “Present Knowledge in Food Safety: A Risk-Based Approach Through the Food Chain,” which presents approaches for

By News Desk

/ 6 Nov 2022

ILSI releases comprehensive new book on food safety

Salad behind Swedish Salmonella outbreak

A Salmonella outbreak in Sweden has ended after affecting more than 100 people. In total, 102 people fell sick in the national Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak from Sept. 17 to Oct.

By News Desk

/ 5 Nov 2022

Salad behind Swedish Salmonella outbreak

Brie recalled over Listeria concerns

Swiss American Inc. is recalling brie cheeses because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed to wholesale accounts in Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina and New York. According

By News Desk

/ 4 Nov 2022

Nestlé edible cookie dough recalled after consumers find plastic film in product

Nestlé USA is recalling certain Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tubs from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® because of the potential presence of soft plastic film. According to the announcement published by

By News Desk

/ 4 Nov 2022

Nestlé edible cookie dough recalled after consumers find plastic film in product

Italian controls prompted by Listeria outbreak find major issues; 90 sick, 3 dead

Italian authorities have seized 14 tons of food and stopped operations at 23 companies as part of food safety checks triggered by a large Listeria outbreak. The operation, in cooperation

By News Desk

/ 4 Nov 2022

Italian controls prompted by Listeria outbreak find major issues; 90 sick, 3 dead

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FDA steps up enforcement on imported candy, fruit juices, dried fruit because of lead; other actions involve pesticides

Salmon recalled after testing finds Listeria contamination

Marshmallow cookies recalled after sampling finds Salmonella

EU Commission assesses food safety in four countries

Researchers look at reducing Salmonella risks for bulb onions

FDA sends warnings to import firms in Maryland, Michigan, and Texas

Chlorine dioxide: The last line of defense in sanitizing food processing facilities

ILSI releases comprehensive new book on food safety

Salad behind Swedish Salmonella outbreak

Brie recalled over Listeria concerns

Italian controls prompted by Listeria outbreak find major issues; 90 sick, 3 dead